The ride back from the hospital was filled with a suffocating and oppressive silence, thick enough for a knife to cut through. Both Alfonso and Laura busied themselves with their own thoughts, each silently vowing not to break the silence first. The tension in the car was palpable, wrapping around them like a fog as they navigated the familiar road. Alfonso, lost in a whirlwind of contemplation, was so distracted that he barely noticed the yellow light turn red ahead. The sudden realization jolted him, and he reflexively slammed on the brakes. The abrupt halt sent Laura lurching forward, but the seatbelt clasped around her securely, holding her back from the impending impact of the dashboard. She inhaled sharply, her heart racing in response to the jarring interruption of her swirling thoughts. “Are you alright? Do you feel pain in the stomach?” Alfonso inquired worriedly, his hand softly caressing Laura's stomach. Laura's cheeks heated up as Alfonso checked her so gent
Laura had fallen asleep when they arrived at Xavier's mansion. Alfonso got out and walked to her side to open the car when the car Xavier was riding in came to a stop beside theirs. Alfonso smirked and opened the car door and carried Laura bridal style. Xavier looked at Alfonso carrying his mother and got out of the car. Xavier looked at Alfonso with a grim expression and said, “Meet me in my study once you send her to her room.” Alfonso nodded and walked ahead. ~ Xavier loosened his tie as he dropped himself into the swivel chair in his study; he pinched the bridge of his nose as he shut his eyes. A lot has transpired over the past two months. Numerous attacks have targeted his underground headquarters here in Sicily, Colombia, and Russia. These assaults came from various enemies, but he was acutely aware of the identity of the mastermind orchestrating them. After much contemplation, he came to the decision of transferring Alfonso to Russia, believing it would be prudent
Laura was awakened by the sound of her phone ringing, she stretched out her hand to pink it up when another hand took, she opened her eyes and saw her son standing there. “Xavier…son?” she murmured, rubbing her eyes as she sat up. Xavier, who had seen it was his father calling, answered the call and put it on loudspeaker. “Laura my love.” Enzo's voice sounded, full of confidence and arrogance. Xavier gestured at his mother to speak. “Enzo, why did you call?” “I just want to hear my wife's voice, is that wrong?” “Enzo, are you for real? We've been divorced for eight months, you call me now to speak such nonsense.” Laura said angrily, she can't believe the nerve of this man. What did she even see in him? Such a total jerk. “We're divorced, but I want you back as my wife.” Enzo said loudly, and Laura scoffed as she replied, “Dream on. We were through the moment you put your signature on the divorce papers without batting an eye!” Laura burst out, and just then Alfonso entered her
Big apologies to my lovelies for not updating for almost two weeks now. So this is what happened.My star (mother) paid me a surprise visit. Remember I told you guys I was going through depression and writer's block? So my home was in a mess when my star arrived.She's a clean freak and got to work immediately, but I couldn't let her do that...I usually order food, but with her around, I had to visit the kitchen three times daily to prepare her meals. I was happy she came because it's been months since I last saw her. My mom is my best friend and sister. We look so much alike, and like I said about Xavier's mother, my mom looks younger than her age; people usually think she's my big sister.We spent amazing time together. She left three days ago, but I wasn't able to update because I realized in my haste to complete the book, I skipped Natalie's story.So I have incorporated her story, and we are good to go.Huge thanks to everyone who read my book, supported it, and left comments
5 weeks later…Reina cast a bewildered glance at Laura's face as they stepped into the bridal boutique, nestled at the heart of the city. The air was filled with the delicate fragrance of roses and a hint of vanilla, while the soft glow of elegant chandeliers illuminated racks adorned with breathtaking gowns. It was the city's top wedding shop, a place where dreams of lace and tulle danced in the minds of brides-to-be.“Laura, why are we here? I thought you didn't want to have a… Um, you've changed your mind, and I will be glad to assist you in choosing an elegant gown.” Reina said, smiling heartily at her. Laura nodded, and they both walked inside.“Welcome to our shop,” the attendant greeted the moment Laura and Reina entered the boutique. “I will be your assistant to help you choose and try whatever gown you want,” she added respectfully.“Thank you, my mother-in-law would—” Reina was saying but was cut off by Laura, who pointed at her and said,“She's the bride-to-be. Bring every
~~~Next day.“Mummy!” Alexandre called out the moment he stepped out of the plane and saw his mother.“My baby!” Reina cried, meeting Warrior halfway and pulling him into a hug. “I've missed you so much, Mummy,” he declared, hugging his mom back.“Mummy has missed you more. How was your camping?” Reina asked, cupping his cheek lovingly as she examined his face.“It was great. I also made some new friends.” Warrior replied, grinning, and Reina smiled back and said,“That's great. Let's go home; Mummy has prepared all your favorite foods.”“Wow, thank you, Mom,” Warrior exclaimed, and Reina gently ruffled his hair and declared softly,“Anything for my baby.”A week later…Xavier, dressed handsomely in a cream suit over black pants, was having a conversation with Alfonso in his study when his phone rang with an unknown caller ID.He answered, and Andre's voice came through.“Cousin, long time.”“Andre, you're still alive?” Xavier asked bluntly. “Tell me why you call; I don’t have time
Yolanda stood at the corner, looking at Andre being so caring toward Natalie, and her heart ached.Basically, she's the only one Andre wasn't loving toward. He loved his mother, sister, and even Reina, the woman he had wanted her to kill sometime ago, but he never loved her.Yolanda was at a loss of what to do. Did she make a mistake aborting her baby with Andre?Now Andre doesn't spare her even a glance. Since she returned, all of Andre's thoughts had been on how to claim Reina!That vixen!The bane of her existence!Three months ago, after she left Xavier's mansion, Yolanda returned home to the news of her grandfather's demise. So she decided to find Andre; she knew Andre had always hated the idea of having a child, so she decided on abortion.And since she didn't have money for an abortion, she decided to stage an accident.She asked a random driver to run her over, and she had almost lost her life in the process.She spent a month at the hospital, and she ended up wasting a lot of
Natalie shifted uneasily in her seat as she planned her next move; just then a thought came to her mind when she saw the pharmacy ahead.“Stop the car over there,” she instructed.“Madam, are you feeling unwell? We can send you to the hospital.” The bodyguard sitting in the passenger's seat, Vincenzo said politely.“I'm fine. I just need to use the bathroom urgently.” Natalie said, clutching her stomach with a pained expression. “Please, quickly,” she added as she stole a secret peek at Vincenzo ’s face.“Hurry and stop for the lady,” Vincenzo instructed the chauffeur worriedly.~Vincenzo followed Natalie to the washroom door, and Natalie turned to look at him and asked,“Why are you following me?”“Madam, the boss instructed me not to leave your side,” he replied, and Natalie nodded in understanding and said,“I understand, but who would help me get a sanitary pad?”“I beg your pardon?” Vincenzo asked, his cheeks heating up. To hear the woman he had been in love with for so long say
One week later…Reina, so far, was truly enjoying her honeymoon, having Xavier all to herself. There was no work and no family—just the two of them. And Xavier, he had been the perfect gentleman; he carried the bags whenever they went shopping, he personally fetched her dishes from the counter all the times they dined out, and even gave her massages, even after she had visited the spa. And their lovemaking sessions were on another level—wild, passionate, and intense.When Reina woke up today, Xavier told her that he wanted to take her on an adventure. They ended up flying to a secluded island, which Reina later discovered Xavier had purchased just for her.On the island, at shore, the two made love, naked in the white sand for hours, going for a swim after each passionate and wild round.At times, Reina felt so weak in her legs she couldn't move, so Xavier would carry her. He would carry her deep into the ocean, where the waves danced playfully around them. They swam together with
Hello, my lovelies, I'm happy to say,Betrayed By My Abusive Ex-Husband; Pampered By The Devil has officially ended.I am deeply grateful to everyone who took the time to read my book. Your comments, reviews, and votes have been incredibly meaningful to me.I will soon be publishing my next book, and I hope to see you all again when it gets signed.Thank you so much for your support.And lastly, please help rate my book; your review helps attract readers.And also check out my social media for short videos I make for my books.Author Fireworks on IG, FB, and Tik“❤️ Love Fireworks 🎆 “~~~“Dear beloved, we are gathered here today to witness and celebrate the union of Xavier and Reina in holy matrimony. Marriage is a sacred bond, a union created by God, which should be entered into reverently, thoughtfully, and with a deep sense of commitment.As you stand before each other today, remember to always love, cherish, and respect one another, and to support and encourage each other in al
The doors opened, and everyone went quiet as their eyes filled with admiration fixated on the man of the moment, dressed in an all-black three-piece suit as he stepped inside.His tall and muscular frame dominated the space, making him exude a powerful and dangerous aura as he walked down the aisle. Each of his powerful strides resonated with confidence as he made his way toward the end of the aisle. The light caught the contours of his physique, accentuating the strength in his shoulders and the determination in his gait, drawing the attention of everyone.Xavier stood at the altar, constantly fixing his suit, a way to conceal his nervousness as his emerald green eyes filled with different kinds of emotions fixed at the entrance as. He awaited the arrival of his bride-to-be.~A few minutes later, the white Rolls Royce Reina was riding inside came to a stop. She smiled when she saw the happy faces of the people standing outside in front of the reporters.Her aunt, Olga, Laura, and
This chapter is rated 18+, skip if uncomfortable.~~~“Xavier, but I'm sore from last night.” Reina breathed, holding Xavier's deep gaze. Even though her words said otherwise, the gleam in her eyes betrayed her excitement.“I understand; my woman is always right.” Xavier said hoarsely and placed a lingering kiss on Reina's lips. He was fucking hard; it hurts.But he was also aware of the beast he was last night.‘Reina deserves a break.’Xavier at the thought made to get off Reina, but she wrapped her hands around his neck, seizing him as she exclaimed shyly.“I didn't tell you to stop; I only told you I'm sore!”Xavier's lips curled into a cocky smirk as he fixed his dark eyes filled with lust and desire on Reina's face so intensely; she felt uneasy.“What? Even if I had said no, you should know a woman would say no to you, but in fact, she means yes!” Reina yelled and smacked Xavier on the shoulder when he kept grinning at her as she spoke.“That's my girl. So now can I make love to
"Do I know you?" Natalie asked, looking at Catalina's face with a confused expression, and Catalina frowned."What? Natalie, I'm your mother. Those people have killed your brother; we have to make them pay!" Catalina said angrily, a malicious expression on her face, and Natalie shook her head in disbelief."You will never change, right? Brother is dead because of you! You never taught him right from wrong. Since you were always jealous of your older sister, you raised brother with that jealousy! You corrupted his mind! And he grew up with that envy in his heart. You killed brother! You're a murderer! Get out of my sight; I don't want to see you ever again! I don't know you!" Natalie cried."Natalie, don't forget I'm the only family you have left! Those people will never accept you." Catalina said arrogantly with a sneer."If they don't accept her, I will." Vincenzo finally spoke, and Catalina turned to look at him. She scoffed and demanded,"What can a lowlife like you possibly offer
Carlotta blinked, her head spinning as she tried to make out their current situation. That is when she realized she and Natalie were squeezed together. Nalatie's head hung low as blood dripped down her face, falling onto her face. Carlotta panicked when she realized she was at a disadvantage. She was below Natalie, and her side of the door was pressed to the ground. But she tried to salvage the predicament. Just then the car moved, and she heard Emilio's urgent voice. Was she delirious, or had her knight in shining armor really arrived? “Emilio…? Is… Is that you?” Carlotta inquired, her eyes glistening with unshed tears. “What, Carlotta? How are you in this car?” Emilio asked, hearing Carlotta's teary voice, but mentally smacked himself and said hurriedly, “Don't worry, la mia regina, we'll get you out of there soon.” Emilio knew they had just a little time before the car exploded. Carlotta was the one who healed his heart after his wife died; he loved her so much and couldn'
The upcoming scene is rated 18+. Involves bloody scenes; please skip if you're uncomfortable.~~~Yolanda stood at the corner holding a knife behind her back as she waited patiently for the perfect opportunity to be able to enter the storeroom Reina was being held in. After waiting for what felt like an eternity, the man standing guard went to use the washroom.Yolanda hurriedly walked over and opened the door and entered, but what met her wasn't what she expected.Reina, pointing a pistol at the door, stood there, like the corpse bride, ready to go through hell to fight for her human groom. Her expression was fierce and deadly, with a touch of creepiness.“G—gun…” Yolanda stammered with her eyes bulging out, and the corner of Reina's lips twitched.“Yes. And what's the knife for, Yolanda? It seems you'll never learn. So let me put you out of your misery.”“No—no! I don't want… to die. Stay—stay away. Don't come…” Yolanda exclaimed, holding her knife out when Reina started walking tow
Andre had just sat in his car when he got news of Xavier's arrival at the church. He angrily smashed his phone and got out of the car.“That bastard, why the hell didn't he come to find me? But he sent that dog of his to come!” he screamed, punching his men angrily, like a lunatic.After an intense rampage, Andre finally calmed down and walked back inside, instructing his men to get ready for battle. He had already planted men on the way to intercept Xavier on his way here, but with Alfonso coming, he has changed his plans.Andre took out his phone to call his men and instructed them to go and intercept Reina on her way to the church instead when his phone dinged with a message.After he finished reading the message. A huge grin was plastered on his lips.“The queen is coming here on her own. And Alfonso, that dog went back to save his woman.” Andre said, as he chuckled loudly, he didn't know his men were so capable, handling things perfectly without his instructions.Now Reina was c
Natalie shifted uneasily in her seat as she planned her next move; just then a thought came to her mind when she saw the pharmacy ahead.“Stop the car over there,” she instructed.“Madam, are you feeling unwell? We can send you to the hospital.” The bodyguard sitting in the passenger's seat, Vincenzo said politely.“I'm fine. I just need to use the bathroom urgently.” Natalie said, clutching her stomach with a pained expression. “Please, quickly,” she added as she stole a secret peek at Vincenzo ’s face.“Hurry and stop for the lady,” Vincenzo instructed the chauffeur worriedly.~Vincenzo followed Natalie to the washroom door, and Natalie turned to look at him and asked,“Why are you following me?”“Madam, the boss instructed me not to leave your side,” he replied, and Natalie nodded in understanding and said,“I understand, but who would help me get a sanitary pad?”“I beg your pardon?” Vincenzo asked, his cheeks heating up. To hear the woman he had been in love with for so long say